The Bride of Lammermoor

Main Characters and Their Development

• Lucy Ashton - the main heroine, a young and beautiful girl from a noble family, whose fate is tragically shaped by family feuds and political intrigues. Her love for Edgar Ravenswood, a member of a hostile family, becomes the source of her emotional suffering and ultimately leads to madness and death.
• Edgar Ravenswood - a young lord, the last of the ancient Ravenswood family, who lost their estates due to the Ashtons. He falls in love with Lucy Ashton despite the feud between their families. His nobility and honesty conflict with his desire for revenge, leading to tragic outcomes.
• Sir William Ashton - Lucy's father, an ambitious and calculating politician who seeks to strengthen his position through advantageous marriages for his children. His intrigues and manipulations play a key role in the tragedy that unfolds within the family.
• Lady Ashton - Lucy's mother, a domineering and ruthless woman willing to do anything to achieve her goals. She actively opposes Lucy and Edgar's relationship, using all means to separate them.
• Baxter - a loyal servant and friend to Edgar Ravenswood, who supports him in difficult times and remains faithful to the end.